Project Engineer - Healthcare Construction

Position Overview

This position operates nationally and requires relocation to the project site. If you’re unable to relocate, please consider applying for a role that aligns more closely with your needs.

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000+ with a target bonus. Eligible candidates may receive travel or relocation assistance depending on location.

Key Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications; reviews shop drawings and submittals.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized and communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost-saving methods, which will save Layton and/or the owner money in actual construction.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings, and distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of construction-required information.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedules, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time, and follows up for reviews and approvals.
• Maintains logs reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours and inspects structural reinforcing.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance with specifications.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure work compliance.
• Performs work sampling; observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise the superintendent on improving production efficiency.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting unsafe activities to the supervisor and/or Safety.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1+ year of experience with a commercial general contractor or comparable internship experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexibility to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.
• Cooperation and teamwork skills with a willingness to help co-workers achieve their goals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Demonstrated learning ability with a desire to quickly learn new job-related information.
• Understanding and application of OSHA and company safety requirements.
• High level of integrity maintaining ethical standards, conduct, and adherence to company policies.
• Strong problem solving skills, capable of dealing with various variables and complex instructions.
• Working knowledge of scheduling programs is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off (2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and 3 Weeks for Exempt)
• Time Away Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program